A recent graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has established a new veterinary scholarship that pays tribute to her parents’ selflessness in immigrating with their family to Canada.
A generous donation of $1 million from Ellen Remai, through the Frank and Ellen Remai Foundation, will support the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), a world-class research facility at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), with an aim to stop emerging infectious diseases and future pandemics.
When Bev Hughes takes her dog Tyme in for appointments at her local veterinary clinic, she always asks the attending veterinarian one question: “Where did you go to veterinary school?”
Although still in the prime of their lives, Mike Solohub (BSc’88, BSA’92, MSc’97) and Dr. Colleen Christensen (BSc’93, PhD’99) have laid the groundwork to ensure they can support future generations of graduate students in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
USask Alumna Allyson Arychuk (MN-NP’22) says practicing as an NP in Yellowknife is a privilege.
Home Economics Reunion in conjunction with Homecoming Weekend was a success
Growing up in Canada’s North meant that a large part of Claire Campbell’s childhood was spent outdoors, and her memories read like a page out of a travel brochure.
College of Nursing Knowledge Keeper and Indigenous Student Advisor Dr. Kathleen McMullin (PhD) completes doctorate program.
University Medal in Sciences winner discusses benefits and challenges of switching her major midway through her undergraduate studies
When she wasn’t studying, Amélia Katherine Gagnon—and her dog—supported students, health-care workers and patients
Dr. FangXiang Wu (PhD'04), a world-renowned pioneer in computational intelligence for medical/biological data analytics and widely recognized for his seminal contributions to biomarker discovery, medical image analysis and health informatics, is the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Distinguished Researcher for fall 2024.
A significant gift from the Brownlee Family Foundation will support the establishment and operations of the Prairie Business Summit at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Edwards School of Business.
Abby Tillotson’s thesis research focused on effective environmental enrichment for swine that benefits producers.
USask graduate will receive University Medal in Social Sciences at Fall Convocation.
From Ahmedabad to Saskatoon, Harleen Arora’s journey at the Edwards School of Business has been all about advocacy, inclusivity, and making a difference.
An award-winning multimedia artist and musician will be graduating with a master’s degree at the 2024 USask Fall Convocation.
Damien Georges’ environmental science career started during his undergraduate degree.
For many university students, Fall Convocation represents a culmination of hard work, perseverance and late nights.
USask Distinguished Teacher Award winner honoured for the recognition.
When Dr. Andres Posso-Terranova (PhD’17) was 17 years old, he joined the Colombian Armed Forces. During his military service, a traumatic injury would influence the trajectory of his life in his home country, eventually leading him to the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
He was the first Canadian awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal for his role in a critical bombing mission and went on to survive five years in 17 German prisoner of war (POW) camps.
Kathryn Sawatzky (BA’24), a Global Skills Opportunity ambassador and the College of Arts and Science’s study abroad coordinator, finds learning opportunities at the Canadian Bureau for International Education conference
As a Canadian soldier in Europe during the Second World War, USask graduate Capt. Sandy MacPherson (LLB’38) met the love of his life in a dramatic moment in Le Touquet, France
Two participants reflect on their experiences visiting and learning from the Māori people of Aotearoa
USask graduate Vyom Patel (BSc’23), who studied mathematics and computer science as an undergraduate student, is now exploring the interface of quantum information, machine learning, and applied mathematics
More than 50 years after launching their veterinary careers at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), members of the college’s Class of 1973 gave a special gift to their alma mater that will support the hands-on education of future veterinarians.
Jonathan Horlick (LLB'80) says the bursary he established honours his parents, who encouraged him to make the most of his opportunities.
The Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) have received $37.6 million over five years from the federal government through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
An ambitious simulation exercise at the University of Saskatchewan Clinical Learning Resource Centre is addressing the need for disaster management curriculum in Canadian emergency medicine residency programs.
The Irene McEwen Travel Award for Music Students designed to help students participate outside of Saskatchewan
A new fellowship at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is helping address health needs across the world.
USask graduate Heather Morrison, who studied drama in the College of Arts and Science, is helping people overcome the fear and anxiety associated with public speaking
What was it like to be a veterinary student in the 1960s compared to students today at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM)?
What started as an idea to create a single student award has grown into a remarkable $600,000 gift to the College of Law from the Class of 1983.
The husband-wife duo of Brett (BA’22) and Carmen Levis (BScNutr’17) are forever bonded by their time as Huskie student-athletes and their love of the beautiful game.
USask graduate Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet (BSN’74), one of this year’s Golden Grads, is supporting scholarships in the College of Nursing through a $100,000 gift
USask graduate donates $500K for computer science, economics student awards because of deep family connection to university
Over the course of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Be What the World Needs campaign, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) has contributed nearly $4.5 million to various scholarships, programs and initiatives, which includes renewed support of $1.3 million for the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives (CCSC).
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will pay tribute to two champions of their communities next month.
A behavioural neuroscientist in Saskatoon is uncovering blunt truths about marijuana’s effects on fetal brain development.
Since classes began at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in mid-August, staff and students may have wondered if they’re seeing double when they pass by first-year veterinary students Kaylee and Madisyn Fulcher in the hallway.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) alumni Dr. Roman Shklanka (BA’51, BComm’53, MA’57) and PhD’63 from Stanford University and Patricia Shklanka (BSc’58) have generously donated $3 million to create the Shklanka Chair in Precambrian Critical Minerals Systems in the Department of Geological Sciences in the College of Arts and Science.
This fall, Residence Services at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) officially launched the Queer Housing Lounge.
He is a world-renowned art dealer and expert in Picasso prints, dealing with some of the world’s greatest galleries from the British Museum in London to the Metropolitan Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and has sold to celebrated clients around the world. But Dr. Frederick Mulder (BA’64, LLD’17, PhD) has never forgotten where he came from.
Dr. Cecil King (BEd’73, MEd’75, PhD) was a pioneer in First Nations teacher education throughout Canada and the founding director of the Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP) at the University of Saskatchewan. He passed away on May 4, 2022 at the age of 90.
Following the passing of Professor Emeritus Len Findlay (DLitt’11), Professor Emerita Isobel Findlay (MA’80) is honouring her husband’s memory through two funds that will support graduate students and community research as part of USask's Be What the World Needs campaign.
New treatments for promoting nerve cells regrowth in those with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are inviting optimism after pre-clinical trials at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Residential school survivor and acclaimed artist Adrian Stimson (MFA’06) has helped create a powerful stamp series to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
USask graduate and honorary degree recipient Dr. Richard Ehman (BSc’74, MD’79, DSc’00), a Mayo Clinic radiologist and researcher, reflects on his university education and his impactful career in medical imaging
A familiar and endearing face was among those welcoming University of Saskatchewan (USask) student Rory Langelier to the veterinary profession on Sept. 23 during the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) annual white coat ceremony.
Arts and Science study abroad coordinator Kathryn Sawatzky (BA’24) talks about representing Global Skills Opportunity program
For more than 50 years, no one was sure what it was
It’s the most iconic building on campus—and for good reason.
Heroux, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at USask in 2009, is grateful that diversity and inclusion in sports journalism is being recognized
Canada Media Fund president and CEO Valerie Creighton (BFA’74) traces her leadership in the arts to her theatre training at the University of Saskatchewan’s Regina Campus
Dr. Alannah Friedlund (BSA’17, DVM’22) has gained firsthand experience treating all kinds of bloody, nasty cuts, gashes and slices on horses’ legs during her time at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).
University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate student Mckelvey Kelly (MA’19) knows first-hand the impact community-based research can have when working on a project.
Two USask Indigenous Studies faculty members played significant roles in establishing Indigenous university programming in Mexico 20 years ago
USask graduate Barbara Battiste (BA’67) reflects on the impactful work she undertook at her ‘dream job’ at Minnesota’s legislative Office on the Economic Status of Women
Three members of The Garrys, an award-winning Saskatoon surf rock band, are siblings who graduated from the University of Saskatchewan
Rob Kolbe, a 2024 graduate of the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Dentistry, is on an exciting trajectory in the field of dentistry.
Neesha Persad wants to get kids interested in and willing to access the law.
Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) is co-ordinating activities for the United Nations International Year of Glacier Preservation, which will be observed in 2025.
On Sept. 10, 2024, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) held a 24-hour fundraising event in support of critical research, student success, Indigenous achievement and visionary spaces.
David Agbanwu (ME’20), who studied mechanical engineering as a graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan, is now the founder and CEO of Lytup Power Systems Inc.
USask mourns the passing of Jean Mary Georgina (Francis) Oakes, the wife of the late Gordon Oakes, for whom the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre was named
For Krunal Chavda, Giving Day is personal.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduates Shelby Newkirk (BEd'22) and Julie Kozun (Agric'22) had medal moments to last a lifetime on the final weekend of the Paris Paralympics.
One of the most anticipated campus traditions, Homecoming 2024 welcomes back students, staff, alumni and the entire University of Saskatchewan (USask) community to reminisce, reunite and root for the Huskies.
Sept. 10 is Giving Day, a one-day University of Saskatchewan (USask) fundraising initiative that is supporting key priorities such as designing visionary spaces for students and athletes.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will spotlight a cross-campus collection of aspiring artists showcasing unique works in interesting spaces and places during the sixth annual Nuit Blanche Eve event on Friday, Sept. 27.
Dr. Verna St. Denis (BEd'82, PhD), professor emerita in the College of Education’s Department of Educational Foundations at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), has been honoured for her groundbreaking work in Indigenous strategy.
Saskatoon-based businessperson Lester Lafond (Agric’74, BA’82), a member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, studied agriculture and economics at the University of Saskatchewan
Dr. Keely Shaw (BScKin’16, MSc’20, PhD’24) has done it again.
New USask student Janessa Mirasty is set to follow in the footsteps of many of her family members, who have graduated with Bachelor of Education degrees during the 51-year history of the Indian Teacher Education Program.
USask Giving Day, a one-day fundraising initiative to be held on Sept. 10, will focus on supporting key areas including leading research while inspiring students like Akshara Dash as she pursues a future in critical and speculative design.
Sahas Mittal and Rowan Redekopp have been named the University of Saskatchewan (USask) 2024 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leadership Scholarship.
In the heart of Cumberland House, Sask., a groundbreaking digital heritage project will build connections between Indigenous communities, researchers, and institutions.
USask graduate Dr. Keely Shaw (BScKin’16, MSc’20, PhD’24) was the only Paralympian or Olympian from Sask. to come home with a medal from the Tokyo Games
Pros outweigh the cons: Sask.'s Julie Kozun excited for 2nd Paralympics in sitting volleyball
What if a key to improving children's health and learning outcomes lies in the food they eat at school?
In a research journey that has taken her all the way to Europe, a University of Saskatchewan (USask) doctoral student is investigating the functions and effects of different infectious diseases in animals – and how these could potentially be combatted with vaccines.
Ten years ago, Saskatoon Seniors Continued Learning Inc. began a new partnership with the College of Arts and Science
An antimicrobial resistance research project initiated through a collaboration between British Columbia’s veterinary diagnostic laboratory and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) all began with a personal connection.
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team has confirmed that the presence of bacteria — primarily Brucella ovis — is the culprit behind poor semen quality found in male sheep (rams).
The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sheldon Green (BSPE’86, BEd’87) to the position of Director of Executive Education, effective July 1, 2024.
USask alumna Lydia Francis (BSN’20) shares her experience working as a Registered Nurse in Prince Albert.
Two USask Engineering faculty members have been chosen for specialized University of Saskatchewan (USask) fellowships.
Dr. Maureen Bourassa ((BComm’00), PhD) has been appointed Associate Dean, Academic at the Edwards School of Business, effective January 1, 2024. Her appointment will span five years.
Top vaccine scientists are helping with science education for Indigenous K to 12 students
While Lisa Thomaidis was coaching in a remarkable fourth straight Summer Games, Paris provided the perfect place to make memories to last a lifetime in their first Olympics for fellow University of Saskatchewan (USask) Huskies representatives Jason Reindl (BSKin'06) and Connor Jay (BSKin'17, BEd'19).
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) leader in beef cattle health and welfare has been awarded the 2024 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation.
Award-winning pharmacologist Chukwunonso Nwabufo (GPSC’18, MSc’19) has been recognized by Canadian Immigrant Magazine for his contributions to health-care innovation
USask graduate Dr. Adam Pottle (PhD’16) to appear at McNally Robinson in Saskatoon on Aug. 22
A longtime health and social services advocate, USask graduate Tracy Muggli (BA’86) is now the sixth current Saskatchewan appointee to the Canadian Senate
University of Saskatchewan graduate Alishia Beach (AGRN’18, BSc’20) is making a difference by serving on the Senate
